Glossary of terms
The table below provides a list of key terms and their meaning.
| ADD | Attention Deficit Disorder |
| ADHD | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder |
| ASD / ASC | Autistic Spectrum Disorder / Autistic Spectrum Condition |
| CAMHS | Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service |
| EHCP | Education, Health and Care Plan |
| EP | Educational Psychologist |
| EWO | Education Welfare Officer |
| HI | Hearing Impairment |
| SpLD | Specific Learning Difficulties such as dyslexia and dyscalculia |
| IASS | Information, Advice and Support Services |
| KASH | Knowledge, Attitude, Skills and Habits |
| LSA | Learning Support Assistant |
| ODD | Oppositional Defiance Disorder |
| OT | Occupational Therapy |
| PDA | Pathological Demand Avoidance |
| SALT | Speech and Language Therapy |
| SEMH | Social Emotional and Mental Health |
| SEND | Special Educational Needs and Disabilities |
| SENDCo | Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-ordinator |
| SFP | School Focused Plan |
| SSS | Sensory Support Service |
| VI | Visual Impairment |